TRIBUTEFROMERROLTOBROTHER DALTON(MANNY)

As we gather here to celebrate the life of our beloved brother Dalton (Manny), we would have hoped that the occasion would have been different, But the Lord‘s will takes precedence. We should be comforted that in Brother Dalton’s new life he will not need to worry about the troubles of this world. He will not be concerned about the threats of COVID 19 anymore.

In the early years before migrating to England he was like a father figure to us, mainly in seeing that we had food. He had a strong liking for farming which as a young man he would cultivate large acreage, of course with the help of neighboring farmers.

In the early sixties he migrated to England in search of employment and he would continue to communicate with us by letters. Although he was not in Jamaica he continued his support by sending financial assistance which we were grateful for in those early years.

On his last visit to Jamaica we both spent time together, including a stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel. We have travelled to USA and Canada where we spent time together reminiscing on our earlier years. Brother Dalton (Manny) was a hard worker, generous, caring and loving person. At the end of our telephone conversations his final words were always, love you brother with a chups.

His early death came as a surprise to all of us since we thought he had the potential to be a centurion as he was not burdened with health issues. May his soul rest in peace while we struggle to accept the fact that he is no longer here with us.

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Dalton will be dearly missed by his beloved Aunt Amelda, whom he shared his childhood with in the Parish of St Elizabeth, Jamaica. Amelda was the first to leave the beautiful island of Jamaica with Dalton joining not long after, here in England over 50 years ago. He will also be dearly missed by his cousins Angela and her husband Ralston, Craig and his wife Victoria and their families.

We will remember Dalton for his gentle, kind nature and of course, for his distinguished grey hair and the quirky way he said things at times. Dalton was always generous and willing to help anyone. He had a natural talent and love of agriculture and we looked forward to that certain time each year when he would bring us various produce that he reaped from his large allotment.

Dalton has gone from us in body but he will remain in our heart always.